There are several ways to deploy a central forward on the soccer field, and utilizing a deep lying forward is one of them. Here, I explain everything you […]
The Role of the Inverted Winger in Soccer
Hugging the touchline, crossing into the box from the byline; there are some clichés about wingers that go way back, some of which might fit the descriptions of […]
The Danger Zone in Soccer (Explained!)
The danger zone. A defender’s nightmare and the area of the field where attackers thrive! But where is the danger zone on the field, and why is it […]
An Introduction to the Metodo System in Soccer
The Metodo system is a tactical approach to soccer that first appeared in the 1930s. But what exactly is it, who created it, and was it effective? Also, […]
Why Use a Half Back in Soccer?
The half back in soccer is a role that seemingly died a death sometime in the 1970s. But much to the surprise of many, the half back is […]
What on earth is the corridor of uncertainty in soccer?
Yesterday I was watching the top-of-the-table EPL clash between Newcastle United and Arsenal when I heard the commentator say: “Murphy has fired that right into the corridor of […]
What is Catenaccio in Soccer?
Many of the systems and formations that we see employed in soccer today can go back generations, even if soccer is a dynamic and evolving sport. One such […]
xG in Soccer Explained
A term only coined within the last decade has become part of soccer parlance wherever we read game statistics. xG has changed the way many people interpret soccer […]
What is Second-Season Syndrome in Soccer?
If it’s your side’s first season competing in a division that is of a perceived high standard, you can catch many other teams, who won’t be that familiar […]
The 12th Man in Soccer: What Does it Mean?
Football without fans is nothing – Jock Stein Covid-19 taught us lots of things and in the world of soccer, it showed us just how important fans are […]